ABSTRACT

This study provides an exploration of foster child stress and behavioral health during and after Hurricane Irma. Results from a survey of 50 foster parents indicated that foster child stress was significantly higher when court hearings were cancelled/rescheduled, foster parents perceived delayed progress toward case goals, and foster parents had higher hurricane-related stress. Anxiety and aggression were the most frequently mentioned ways in which foster child stress was manifested during and after the storm. These findings provide an introductory exploration that has implications for future research on foster care during natural disasters.

中文翻译：

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飓风厄玛期间寄养儿童压力和行为健康的探索性研究

摘要

本研究探索了飓风艾尔玛期间和之后寄养儿童的压力和行为健康。对 50 名养父母的调查结果表明，当法庭听证会被取消/重新安排时，养孩子的压力明显更高，养父母认为案件目标进展缓慢，养父母与飓风相关的压力更大。焦虑和攻击性是最常被提及的寄养儿童压力在风暴期间和之后表现出来的方式。这些发现提供了一个介绍性的探索，对自然灾害期间寄养的未来研究具有影响。